Leather Launches Mobile Wallet for Bitcoin DeFi Opportunities

Leather, a leading Bitcoin and Stacks wallet, has launched its mobile wallet application, available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The app aims to provide users with a non-custodial, secure, and convenient experience for managing their Bitcoin and Stacks assets. The launch of the mobile app is part of Leather's mission to make Bitcoin DeFi opportunities accessible to everyone, ensuring a seamless experience from web browsers to smartphones.

Mark Hendrickson, General Manager of Leather, emphasized the importance of user experience, stating that the mobile wallet is designed to help users grow their Bitcoin without missing any opportunities. The app offers a range of features, including full wallet creation, recovery, and backup, support for Segwit, Taproot, and Stacks-native addresses, native transaction previews and metadata, portfolio tracking for various assets, an in-app browser with persistent app connections, secure key storage with biometric and PIN locking, and the ability to switch between Mainnet, Testnet, and Signet.

The launch of the mobile app follows the recent announcement of Leather's web app experience, which is designed to provide users with effortless access to Bitcoin DeFi opportunities within the expanding Stacks Layer 2 ecosystem. Leather's goal is to bridge the gap between long-term Bitcoin holders and emerging yield-generating opportunities, enabling anyone to participate in the growing DeFi landscape.

Leather is a trusted wallet for Bitcoin and Bitcoin-secured assets, supporting a range of tokens and assets. The wallet focuses on security, simplicity, and decentralization, aiming to build the infrastructure for Bitcoin's next chapter. With the launch of the mobile app, Leather continues to expand its ecosystem, providing users with more tools to grow their Bitcoin on their terms.